6 Cold Email Lead Magnets Mistakes to Avoid

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A cold email lead magnet is a free, high-value resource you offer to prospects in your cold email in exchange for their attention or response. It’s not a PDF or checklist for the sake of it; it’s a strategic tool that starts a real sales conversation.   In outbound, a reply is the first step […]

How to Send a Follow up Email After No Response?

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You’ve written thousands of cold emails, sent them, and now you’re playing the waiting game. Except you’re the only one that’s playing it. Your leads? Not so much.   We know that you’re probably wondering what about your copy made them not respond, and what you can do in your follow up so they will, […]

What No One Tells You About Cold Emails Going to Spam

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In the cold emailing world, a lot of the emails probably deserve to go to spam…but the one that you put a lot of effort into crafting and getting a good lead? They sure don’t. So, if you’re wondering why your emails are going to spam, you’re not alone.   In this article, you’ll learn […]

40+ Intent Signals That Helped Me Tailor My Outreach

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The best-performing cold email campaigns use intent signals to spot buying behavior before prospects ever fill out a form.   These signals tell you who’s ready to talk, why they might need your solution, and how to tailor your message to meet them where they are. Here’s a complete list of actionable intent signals, why […]

Why Positive Cold Email Replies Don’t Equal Meetings

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On paper, your cold email campaign has been a success. You get great replies.   But what happens after you start getting replies? Silence. No more interest in your service or product, no follow-up, no meeting booked. Most follow-up email cold email strategies fail to convert. No worries, though. This post is about tightening the […]

Cold Email Mistakes To Avoid – From the Experts

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Everyone is going to make some cold email mistakes. Especially if it is their first time starting a campaign. It’s time to learn from the errors experts made so you can avoid them. This is all you need to know:   1. Sending Emails from Primary Domain   The biggest cold email mistake you will […]

What Is a Good Reply Rate for Cold Email? (2025 Industry Benchmarks)

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You’ve done your technical set-up, cleaned up, verified your lead list, and ensured your copy is perfect. You hit send…and then nothing.   Sounds familiar? It’s the sad reality of most cold emailers. So, if you find yourself asking, “What is a good reply rate for cold emails?”, you’re at the right place. We’ll break […]

Nobody Cares About the Best Subject Lines for Cold Emails

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The Myth of the Best Subject Lines for Cold Email   If you’re on the hunt for the best subject line for cold emails, here are some hard-hitting facts from someone who’s been in the business for a while: Subject lines don’t matter nearly as much as you think. Yep, it’s true.   To make […]

How to Get Your Instantly API Key

Step 1 : Log in to Your Instantly Account

Go to https://app.instantly.ai/auth/login and log in to your account

Step 2 : Navigate to Settings

Click on your profile icon in the bottom-left corner, then select “Settings” from the dropdown menu.

Step 3 : Select Integration

In the Integrations page, click on the “API Keys” tab in the left sidebar.

Step 4 : Get Your API Key with all:read Scope

If you already have an API key with the all:read scope, you can use that key.


If not, click the “Create API Key” button, select the all:read scope, and make sure to save your new API key somewhere safe.

How to Get Your Smart Lead API Key

Step 1 : Log in to Your Smart Lead Account

Go to https://app.smartlead.ai/login account and log in to your account

Step 2 : Navigate to Settings

Click on the “Settings” option in the top right corner profile icon.

Step 3 : Select API Integration

In the Settings page, under your profile picture, you can see the SmartLead API Key.

Step 4 : Generate Your API Key

If you already have an API key displayed, you can use that key. If not, click the “Generate API Key” button to create a new one.